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- Bergen County
- 2/21/24
- 02/22/2024
- 80 Minutes
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Overview: The Ridgefield Park School Board meeting on February 21st, 2024, highlighted concerns regarding student resources, particularly in special education, math instruction, and English as a Second Language (ESL) support. The meeting, which drew active participation from the community, also covered issues such as the New Jersey Graduation Proficiency Assessment (NJ GPA) results, the expansion of the Early Childhood program, and acknowledged the accomplishments of the academic decathlon team and a successful fundraiser.
- NJ
- Bergen County
- 2/15/24
- 02/15/2024
- 65 Minutes
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Overview: The Little Ferry School Board meeting on February 15, 2024, centered around the district’s financial health, facility upgrades, and the potential construction of a new school. The board’s conversation also included the discovery of a 110-year-old time capsule, the recognition of outstanding students, and a discussion on the use of modular classrooms for revenue generation. Community involvement was encouraged through upcoming events, and responses were provided to public concerns regarding the cost and scope of the new school project.
- NJ
- Bergen County
- 1/17/24
- 01/18/2024
- 81 Minutes
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Overview: In a recent session, the Ridgefield Park School Board tackled a range of issues head-on, most notably the proposed renovations to accommodate a District Preschool program at the TD Bank building and the traffic safety concerns near the high school. The discussions extended to cover the school district’s various committee reports, Superintendent Joseph P. Vespignani’s updates, and new business items including staffing and financial resolutions.
- NJ
- Bergen County
- 1/11/24
- 01/11/2024
- 32 Minutes
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Overview: In a notable move for Little Ferry’s educational landscape, the Little Ferry Board of Education has announced a referendum for the construction of a new Middle School, slated for a community vote on March 12, 2024. Superintendent Matthew A. Perrapato highlighted the project, presenting renderings of the proposed building, which is estimated to cost just under $38 million. The decision came with assurances of transparency throughout the process, although tax impact numbers were not yet available. The board expects to release these figures shortly and will commence comprehensive community engagement efforts.
- NJ
- Bergen County
- 1/3/24
- 01/08/2024
- 33 Minutes
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Overview: In a notable reshuffle, the Ridgefield Park School Board elected Dr. Ricardo Martinez as the new Board President and Mrs. Michelle Orth as the Vice President during its latest meeting. The board also welcomed new members following the recent elections, with Jennifer Schmidt, John Malo, and Berlinda Rodriguez taking the oath of office. The outgoing board member, Mr. Bernard Gomes, delivered a farewell statement, expressing his gratitude and best wishes to the newly elected members.
